Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8203, William Eaton, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Eaton, William
V 8203
Mass.
Sarah
B.L. Wt. 14978-160-55
CONTENTS
162, 163
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21. 293 Massachusetts
William Calon
Boston, in the State of Mass a who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Keith of the 1 st Reg t commanded by Col. Stevenson in the War of 1812 time for 2 Years
Inserted on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 120 Dollars & 00 Cents per annum commence on the 1 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Sept r 1833 and sent to Col. Calon Boston Mass a Arrears to the 1 th of March 1833 $240.00 Pension, allowance ending 2 nd Sept r 60.00 $300.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Set June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N. H. Graham Clerk Book C Vol. 2 a Page 21

4.200 Massachusetts Sarah Eaton widow of M aj William Eaton who served in the Revolution-
ary war, as a Sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 3 d day of June 1854. and sent to
Horatio Woodman Boston M ass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 39 . Vol. U
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Charles Mason Fitchburg. Mass.
Vol. E. 2. 10

No 72
William Eaton
Correct by Will
This will be admitted if the Judge will certify as to the circumstances of the Claimant —

This May certify that I the Subscriber was a minute man before the war of 1775 commenced. in Coll Ebenezer Bridges Regt: in Capt Brachelders Company and went to Concord the 19 th of April the day that we drove the British to Charlestown and in a few days, enlisted for eight months in said Bridges Regt. and was honorably discharged the first of January 1776 and a few days after enlisted for twelve months in Col. Boston's Company and Col. Charles Webb's Regt of the Connecticut line stationed at Fort Hall and went from there to Roxbury and when the Br. left Boston we marched to New York and from there to Long Island and from there to New York again and in July was drafted into Capt. Dana's Company of artillery and was honorably discharged the first of January 1777. and on the 19 th of March following enlisted into Gen Lumnard's Brigade Capt James Keith's Company as a Sargeant for three years Col Michael Jackson's Regt of which Lieut Col John Brooks had the command for a long time in consequence of Col Jackson's being lame of a wound which he received in 1776. we marched from Cambridge the 8 th of July to Albany and from there up the Mohawk River to relieve Fort Stanwix which was besieged by the British and Indians and from there down to Stillwater and Saratoga where we made Gen Burgoyne's army Prisoners from there to the Valley Forge in Pennsylvania and from there to the northward to a great many different places and at last was stationed at West Point where an command on the lines about White Plains when my time expired I then joined my Regt at West Point and received my Honorable discharge in 1780 and he now saith he is poor and in need of assistance from his Country is Sixty Three years of age William Eaton

Massachusetts District, S. Boston 31. March 1818. The within Declaration sworn to before me M c Davis  Dist t Judge  Mass Dist
No 72  William Salton  Connecticut  This will be a certificate of the Judge with testimony as to the circumstances of the Claimant —
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
Boston June 10
A. D. 1818
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that William Salton subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimo- ny in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for certain per- "sons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary "war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying documents marked A. B. together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District to be hereunto affixed.
M c Davis
} Judge of the District Court U. S. Massachusetts District.

MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
~~~~~ Boston 18 January, 1819.
I AM satisfied that the above named, William Eaton by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
M Davis { District Judge U. S. Massachusetts Dist.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.

0471 William Eaton
Jan 18

District of Massachusetts, ss.
ON this seventeenth day of July 182 personally appeared, in open Court, being a Court of Record, viz. Boston Court of Common Pleas created such by the laws of this commonwealth.
William Eaton aged Sixty four years, resident in Boston in the County of Suffolk in said District, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: a Private in the Company Commanded by Cap t Batchelder in the Regiment Commanded by Col t Bridge from April 1775 to January 1776 Massachusetts Line afterwards in Cap t Boston's Company in the Regiment Commanded by Col t Webb from January 1776 to January 1777 Connecticut line subsequent to this enlisted in the company commanded by Cap t Heath in the Regiment commanded by Col t M c Lachlan Massachusetts line served as a Sergeant from March 1777 to March 1780. His declaration was dated on the 31 of March 1818 & his Pension certificate is N o 6471 dated January 29, 1819.
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
William Eaton
(by the said W m Eaton )
Sworn to and declared, on the seventeenth day of July A. D. 1820 before
Abelmos Ward, Sole Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
I, John Callender Clerk of the Boston Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule hereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is One hundred and three dollars and Thirty Seven cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this seventeenth day of July 1820.
J s Callender

Schedule of Property belonging to the subscriber late a soldier in the army of the United States, during the war of the Revolution.
   Real Estate None   Personal Estate viz,   1 Warden Clock 5   1 Silver Watch 10   1 Slave 10   12 Chairs 3   Some Crookery Ware 2.50   2 Washers 62   Some Glass ware 1.   1 Pot & 2 Tins one kettle, 28 per 75   1 Kettle 28 per 25   Sundry small Cts, some of ware and crockery value 50   1 pair linen and linen shorts & Tongs 1.   Sundry articles tin ware valued 1.   2 Washers very old 1.50   1 Maple table 50   1 Table book 50   1 Pine Table 25   Trunk 50   Looking Glass 50   2 Cornick Mill, Coffee Mill 1 Chest, Musket a pair Barrels Skag, 4.50   1 Axe, 2 Wedges & a Wood Horse 1.   Hand Cart 3.   Washing Machine, Table & a water Cart 5.   52.87.  
Occupation.
   Sister of a Lodge of Free Masons, for which I pay annually 50.50   I am indebted to Geo Black, Esq $470. $103.37  
Family — Wife,
one Daughter & Rivitta aged 26 is an invalid 2 Grand children one aged 7 and the other 5, which I support.
W m Eaton

Revolutionary War. Widow's application for Pension. Certificate to be sent to Horatio Woodman of Warren Mass Admiral Newton

[C.]
State of Massachusetts - County of Suffolk.
On this thirteenth day of June A. D. 1853 personally appeared before the Suffolk County Probate Court of the State of Massachusetts, Mrs. Sally Eaton alias Sarah Eaton a resident of Fitchburgh in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts aged sixty five years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d of February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the widow of William Eaton who was a U. S. Pensioner, and his pension was payable at Boston, Mass., - that she drew his arrears, upon proof year on file in the Pension Office, - that his pension was one $100. and I think $125. pr. year
She further declares that she was married to the said William Eaton on the twenty first day of April 1836 ; that her said husband died on the Eleventh day of July 1838 ; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow. And she requests her certificates may be sent to Horatio Woodman of Boston Mass.
Sally Eaton
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me as Law Judge of said Court.
J. A. D. Loring

Sarah Eaton.
122507

State of Massachusetts, County of Worcester.
On this twenty third day of April A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Eaton aged sixty eight years, a resident of Fitchburg in the State of Massachusetts who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of William Eaton deceased, who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, that he was in actual service in the said War, for six months & upwards, and was honorably discharged at the expiration of his service, that she is unable from any information or documents now in her possession, to state the particulars of the said husband's service, that she has not in her possession any written or printed discharge of the said husband, but she believes that, if he ever received such formal discharge, it is now lost, or else is on the files of the War Department at Washington; That for his services in the said War, the said husband, in his lifetime, received a pension, and that she, for his said services, as his widow, now receives a pension, at the rate of One Hundred & twenty dollars a year, under the act of February 3, 1853; that her pension certificate bears date June 3, 1854, and is recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under the aforesaid act, Page 39, Vol. 6, and is noted inside "4200"
She further states that she was married to the said William Eaton, in Boston, Massachusetts on the _____ day of _____ A.D., by Rev. Mr. Taylor a clergyman; and that her name before her said marriage was Sarah Osborne; that her said husband died at said Fitchburg, on the date she cannot state, and that she is now a widow. And for the evidence of her said husband's services, as also of his death & of her marriage to him, she refers to the documents & proofs on file with application for a pension, in the Pension Office, & on which her said pension was granted. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that neither her said husband nor herself has ever applied for or received, under this or any other act of Congress, any bounty land warrant.
And she prays that the warrant which may be issued upon this application may be sent for her to CHARLES MASON, Fitchburg, Mass.
Sarah Eaton
We, Abel Thurston and Charles Sawtell, residents of Fitchburg, in the State of Massachusetts, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Eaton, in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. And we further say that we have known the said applicant for the last three years, & that, according to your best knowledge & belief she is the same person that has been a widow receiving the pension of her said husband William Eaton deceased.
Charles Sawtell
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be; and that I have no interest in this claim.
Charles Mason, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office. Boston. June 15 th 1853.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Alden Bradford was a justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. W. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

This will certify that Mr William Eaton and Mrs Sally Fuller were married by me Edward T Taylor
Boston City, April 21 st 1830.
Suffolk fr. Sept 3 rd 1838. Then Edw. T. Taylor made oath that this certificate is true & that he married Mr Wm. Eaton & Sally Fuller at the time above Before me Alden Bradford Just Peace

July 26, 1906
8/9/06

Eaton, William
His name appears on a list of claimants to be placed on the pension list returned by the District Court for the District of Massachusetts, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on April 25, 1794, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 110.
Rank: Sergeant
Regt: 8 th Massachusetts.
Disability: Lost the sight of his left eye by an accidental wound.
When and where disabled: 1779, Tarrytown.
Residence: Boston
Monthly allowance: $2.00
Arrearages: $30
Remarks: Enlisted March 17, 1777; discharged March 17, 1780.

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July 7, 1906. L. M. Ho

Eaton, William -
His name appears on a list of applicants for invalid pension returned by the Circuit Court for the district of Massachusetts, submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on Dec. 14, 1792, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9, page 63.
Rank: Sergeant
Regt.: 8 th
Disability: Lost the sight of his left eye by an accidental wound.
Date of commencement: October 15, 1792
Monthly allowance: $ 2.00
Arrears due: $ 30.

EATON, WILLIAM (CONT., MASS) W-8203

Newton 9 th October 1862. This may certify that sergt. Wm. Eaton was honorably discharged from my Regt. after having served the time for which he enlisted.
Mich d Jackson C o of the 4 th & 8 th Massach tts Regim t

To William Eaton of the 1st Massachusetts in the Service of the United States of America.
G R E E T I N G.
R EPOSING especial Trust & Confidence in your Prudence and good Conduct, I do, by these Presents, appoint you Second Serjeant to the 1st Massachusetts in the Service of the United States ; you are, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a Serjeant, by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereinunto belonging : And I do strictly charge and require all Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers, under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders, as Second Serjeant. And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from me, or any of your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the Trust reposed in you ; for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant.
Given under my Hand, at Cambridge
James Smith Captain
William Eaton 1st Serjeant
EATON, WILLIAM (CONT., MASS) W. 8203

Pay  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8203
Sarah Eaton Wid. William Eaton Sergt Rev War
Act: July 31  1863
Index:—Vol. 24 , Page 206
[Arrangement of 1870.]

(c†)
State of Massachusetts,
County of Suffolk,
We, Mary White and Emma Brown having been duly sworn, depose and say, that we well knew William Eason who was a Volunteer in the Revolutionary War , whose widow now applies for a pension under the act of 3 rd March 1833 that we knew him for more than twenty years before his death, which occurred at Fitchburg about fifteen years ago, — that we know that he died about that time because* of circumstances relating to his family, with which we have always been acquainted, & he was a distant relative of the first named deponent
that we have known his said widow from his death to this time, that she has remained unmarried, and that we are disinterested.
J. W. Buckingham
Mary White Emma Brown
Subscribed, and duly sworn to before me, this fourteenth day of June A. D. 1853
J. W. Buckingham { Justice of the Peace.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, by the affidavits of Mary White and Emma Brown of the said county and state, who are personally known to me, who are entitled to credit, and who swear that they have no pecuniary interest in the result of the above application; that Sally Eason is the widow, remaining unmarried of the late William Eason who was a Volunteer in the Revolutionary War and that the said William Eason died at Fitchburg, Mass on or about the 11th day of July A. D. 1838
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of June 1853, and certify that I have no interest in the presentation or matter of this claim J. W. Buckingham Justice of the Peace.
* "We attended his funeral," or "were in the neighborhood at the time," or some equally good reason.

Boston, Mass. Sept. 7 th 1853.
Sir,
Your letter of the 30 th ult o relative to the application, under the act of February 3 rd 1853, of Mrs. Sally Eaton, widow of W m Eaton, a Revolutionary Pensioner, has been received. I regret that such an accidental omission, on the part of my assistant, in perfecting the papers, should have occurred. From the phrase of your letter of the 25 th Aug. that the "official character of the Judge of Probate was not authenticated", I inferred that it might be possible that some other authentication than the seal of his Court was, for the first time, required. In compliance with my request to return to me his certificate, if it needed a seal, it was sent me, and is now returned with the seal affixed. It seems that evidence taken before J. H. Buckingham, Esq., was not duly authenticated. Please to return it for that purpose, and it shall be amended and returned with such further evidence as may be necessary. I repeat my regrets that I give you this trouble.
Hon. S. P. Waldo, Com r of Pensions.
W W W W
Respy. Yr. Ob t . Serv t . Horatio Woodman.

Proton, Aug. 27, 1853.
Sir,
I have received a letter from your office, of which the following is a copy:
"Pension Office, Aug. 25, 1853" The declaration of Mrs. Sarah Eaton for a pension under the act of Feb. 3 d 1853, was made before a judge of the Court of Probate, whose official character is not authenticated. In addition to such authentication, Mrs. Eaton must prove her widowhood, and particularly her identity more clearly. Her claim is necessarily suspended."
Horatio Woodman Proton, Mass.
Very Resp'y. (Signed) S. P. Waldo, Comr.
She is the widow of a Revy. soldier. If by saying that the judge's official character is not authenticated, it is meant that the official seal of his Court is omitted, the correction shall be made on receipt of the papers. Further authentication than the judge's signature and seal of his Court has never been required in other cases. — If any suspicions attach as to the genuineness of the judge's signature and official seal, say a proper sense of

self respect must prevent my joining you office in removing unjust suspicions, - and you must apply to him or other parties than myself to remove them. I desire information on this point before discussing or fulfilling the further requirements of your letter. - I have no particular memo- ry of the case, except that I find she was sent to me by one of our very ablest and most respectable legal firms.
Respy. Yr. Sbt. Serv. Horatio Woodman.
Hon. S. F. Waldo. Court of Pensions.

39 Cornh St May 31-
Dear Sir,
The bearer Mrs Eaton, is we believe entitled to a pension from the U.S. Having no practical experience in this line of business we thought we could best serve her by advising her to call on you, & would ask for her the favor of your particular attention —
Respectfully
C. G. H. H. W. W. W.
The Woodman Esq

rief in the case of
Sarah Eaton, Widow of William, Worcester County and State of Mass: act 3 d Feb. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was admitted under the Act of June 1835. Final marital Certificate filed in proof of marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Mrs. Abigail Weston, Esq., Boston, Mass.
Name and residence of Agent
[Signature] Examining Clerk

Payable semi-annually---the first pay- ment on this certificate will be made on the 4th of March — next,
at the Branch Bank of the U. States. Boston Massachusetts
Recorded

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY That, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818, — — — — —
William Eaton ————— late a Sergeant ————— in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pen- sion List, Roll of the Massachusetts ————— Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the thirty first — day of March ————— one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this twenty ninth day of Jan- uary ————— one thousand eight hundred and nineteen —————
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph Mason Clerk of the Judicial Courts
for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Charles Mason on the twenty third day of April A.D. 1855 was and still is
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signature to the certificate of oath upon the declaration and affidavit
hereunto annexed is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said day of May hundred and fifty- five .
County , this second , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Jo. Mason Clerk.

Boston June 6 th 1833
Sir:
I have the honor to transmit to you the Pension Certificate of William Eaton of this City an applicant for an increase of pension under the act of June 7 th 1832. =
By reference to the authenticated documents filed in your Department you will find that Mr Eaton served more than three years as a Sargeant in the Company of commanded by James Keith in the 8 th Massachusetts regiment then under the command of Col Michael Jackson. His warrant as Sargeant & discharge endorsed thereon are included in these documents.
By forwarding a new certificate entitling him to the full pay of Sargeant, to the subscriber you will confer a favor on
Yours most Respectfully Elihu Derby Atty to W Eaton

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, May 24 th 1834.
I  Hereby Certify , That at the date of the
annexed attestation Goldsmith B. Bailey and Nathaniel Wood were Justices of the Peace for the County of Worcester.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
27 16 W. 1834
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Massachusetts County of Worcester
We, Nathaniel Wood and Thomas C. Caldwell having been duly sworn, depose and say, that we well knew William Eaton who was a Revolutionary Pensioner , payable at the Boston Agency, whose widow now applies for a Pension under Act of Feb. 1853, and who is now present — that we knew him for more than thirty years years before his death, which occurred at Fitzburg — about ten years ago, — that we know that he died about that time because* We were near  neighbors & were knowing that he died  in the same manner as we knew of the death of  any of our neighbors — that we have known his said widow from his death to this time, that she has remained unmarried, and that we are disinterested.
Nathaniel Wood
Thomas C. Caldwell
Subscribed, and duly sworn to before me, this twenty second day of May A. D. 185 4
Goldsmith F. Bailey { Justice of the Peace.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, by the affidavits of Nathaniel Wood and Thomas C. Caldwell of the said county and state, who are personally known to me, who are entitled to credit, and who swear that they have no pecuniary interest in the result of the above application; that Sally Eaton is the widow, remaining unmarried of the late William Eaton — who was a Revolutionary  Pensioner , whose pension was payable at the Boston Agency and that the said William Eaton — died at Fitzburg — on or about the Eleventh day of July A. D. 1838.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty second day of May — 185 4 I certify that I have no interest in the prosecution or result of this case.
Goldsmith F. Bailey Justice of the Peace.
* "We attended his funeral," or "were in the neighborhood at the time," or some equally good reason.

I Aaron Eaton, of Fitchburg in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of full age certify that I was well acquainted with William Eaton of this town who had his last place of residence here, previous to his death. He was the husband of Sally Eaton at the time of his decease - He has been dead some ten or twelve years - I cannot recollect the precise number of years since his decease - but I recollect distinctly being at his funeral & seeing him dead & in his coffin - He was my Uncle & was buried beside my father -
Aaron Eaton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. On this 20 th day of May A.D. 1854 Personally appeared the above named Aaron Eaton and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true - Before me
Nathaniel Wood, Jr., Paris,

additional evidence in the case of
Sarah Eaton
widow of
W m Eaton, a Revy. Pensioner
act of Feby. 3 d 1853.
Certificate to be made payable at Boston, and sent to Horatio Woodman, Boston, Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk s.s.
I certify that Joseph H. Buckingham, before whom the accompanying acknowledgment was made was, at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace for the said County duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, and that his signature thereto is genuine. I also certify that the said Joseph H. Buckingham was in Commission as Justice of the Peace and duly authorized, as aforesaid, in the County of Suffolk, during the whole of the Years 1850, 1851, 1852 and 1853.
Witness my hand, and the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of the said State for Suffolk County, this twenty fourth day of May A.D. 1854
Geo. C. Wilde
{ Clerk of said Court

Know all Men by these Presents,
THAT I, Sally Eaton _____ of the County of Fitchburg _____ and State of Massachusetts have constituted, and do hereby constitute Horatio Woodman, of Boston my attorney, for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Government of the United States, immediately - to obtain for me my pension under act of Feb. 1853, to which I am or may be entitled, by reason of the service of my late husband William Eaton _____ ; to give all necessary receipts and discharges therefor; to appoint an attorney or attorneys under him for said purpose; and to do all things in the premises which are or may be necessary.
Witness my hand and seal, this Twenty Second day of May A. D. 1854
J. H. Buckingham } John M. Morton } Two Witnesses.
Sally Eaton
State of Massachusetts County of Suffolk
Personally appeared the above named Sally Eaton and subscribed and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney, to be free act and deed, this Twenty Second day of May _____ A. D. 1854
Before me,
J. H. Buckingham } Justice of the Peace, for the said County.

This may certify that I Adeline Child of Fitchburg in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age, do say that William Eaton of this town died on the Eleventh day of July A.D. 1838. that I was present at the time of his death.
That the said William Eaton at his death left a widow by the name of Sarah Eaton who is now living - that the said William Eaton at the time of his death was a Pensioner of the United States - this I know from having seen his Pension certificate in his possession & having witnessed in his life time a Power of attorney for the purpose of obtaining his Pension - Fitchburg July 28. 1838 - Adeline Child.
Worcester ss. July 28. 1838. Then personally appeared the above named Adeline Child who is a person well known to me and is entitled to full faith & credit and made solemn oath that the certificate above subscribed by her is true -
Before me, Nathan Wood, Jus. of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretarys Office, March 31. 1818
By this I certify, that it appears by the regimental roll or list in this Office, that William Eaton was a Sergeant in Capt. Keiths' Company & Col. M. Jackson's Regiment, in the con- tinental army during the war of the revolution; that he enlisted, as appears by the said documents, the 17 th day of March A.D. 1777 & was in the american army, & in said Regt. till the 17 th of March A.D. 1780, having enlisted for a second time the term of three years —
Hlden Bradford
Socy. of Commonwealth

6,471
Massachusetts
William Eaton
Sergeant
4
Mass'ts line - '77. 3 years
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 31. of March, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th of Jan'y 1819 and sent to John Davis Esq. Boston, Mass'ts
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. 5 mo. 27 d. 41. 31 semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Mar 1819 48.00
$89.31
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Oct 2
William Eaton - Nat. 9th Nov 1775 James H. [?] B.B. [?]

✓ 14.978
3 Mrs. Mary
No. 2040
Sarah Eaton Wid. of Wm.
Let to H. Woodman Aug 25 th 1853 " 30 " " Sept. 13 th " "
-Act Feb. 3, 185

The State Office. 29th May 1854.
Sir, Pardon this line which the within manner pension was paid on the date of death.
Yours Respectfully, J. C. Calhoun, Secy of War.
21 May 38 1820
Francis Pickens, The Governor.

William Eaton, Act 1832, $170 per Ann. Died 11 July 1838, said.
F. Bunk unaided

Russell Office. 27 th May. 1852.
Sir:
In the work and of this day, I have had the honor of the direction of the 11th of Feb. 3755. years. Suspended 19. 18 and 20 26.